AVENGERS: ENDGAME Earned More In 2019 Than Every Movie At The Domestic Box Office In 2020 Combined

With theaters closed for most of 2020 in the U.S., box office takings plummeted, and a closer look at those figures reveals that Avengers: Endgame made more in 2019 than everything else combined last year.

By JoshWilding - Jan 05, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Filed Under: Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame remains the highest-grossing movie of all-time, and even if 2020 hadn't been a total disaster for Hollywood, it's unlikely anything would have beaten its awe-inspiring $2.7 billion haul at the global box office. Even taking that into account, who could have ever imagined the Infinity Saga finale would earn more than every 2020 release in the U.S. combined?

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that box office takings fell 80% domestically last year, and for the first time ever, China beat the U.S. with a total of $2.7 billion compared to $2.3 billion.

Globally, revenue from theatrical releases fell by 70%. To put this into context, 2019 saw the U.S. bring in $11.4 billion, while the total across the world was a whopping $42.5 billion. Now, with multiplexes again closing their doors to the public, studios will be forced to decide whether to further delay upcoming blockbusters or earn what they can from streaming.

Of course, with no major releases on the way for a good few months, there's time for those vaccinations to start taking effect and restore at least a little normality in the process.

China may have beaten the U.S., but their takings were also down by 70%, so there were no real winners last year. Whatever happens in 2021, it's going to take a while before the box office regains its former glory, especially as there's still so much uncertainty thanks to the pandemic.

"The movie business will be forever changed no doubt, but movie theaters will be ready for their closeup and as things slowly return to some semblance of normal, they will star in an uplifting sequel of their own," Comscore's Paul Dergarabedian tells the trade. "2021 will be arguably the most important year in the history of the big screen, and one that will bridge the gap between a devastating 2020 that tragically affected so many people and impacted so profoundly many brick and mortar businesses."

Which 2021 release are you most excited about?

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10. Wonder Woman Loses "Certified Fresh" Status

Earlier this month, Wonder Woman 1984 hit Rotten Tomatoes with an 89% score and a consensus that read, "Great Hera! Wonder Woman 1984 is an epic dose of heart and vibrant escapism that proves there are still unexpected thrills to be found in superhero cinema." That score later dropped to around 80%, but stayed there long enough for the movie to be "Certified Fresh."

This week, after a total of 352 reviews have been counted, Wonder Woman 1984's score had plummeted to just 61%. Unfortunately, that means it's no longer "Certified Fresh," and the edited consensus now states, "Wonder Woman 1984 struggles with sequel overload, but still offers enough vibrant escapism to satisfy fans of the franchise and its classic central character."

Find more on this story by heading over to the original article!

9. First Trailer For Superman & Lois Revealed

It doesn't reveal much, but this week saw The CW release the first teaser trailer for Superman & Lois. Giving us a glimpse at the world these characters inhabit, and possibly hinting at the Phantom Zone, it looks like this one will be worth giving a chance when it launches on February 23rd.

As far as the plot of Superman & Lois goes, we don't know a lot about what to expect from The CW series, but the show is expected to revolve around the title characters attempting to bring their two sons up in Metropolis. Something tells us that at least one of them will end up having their father's powers, though, and that should make for an intriguing premise, even if it's not overly comic accurate.

You can watch the teaser for the upcoming CW series right here.

8. Zack Snyder's Justice League Is "A Street That Leads Nowhere"

It's become clear that Warner Bros. is planning some sort of "DC Multiverse" to tell stories on both the big and small screens moving forward, but where does Zack Snyder's Justice League fit in? A whopping $70 million has been spent on finishing visual effects and recruiting original cast members for reshoots, but that doesn't mean the studio has future plans for this iteration of the franchise.

According to a recent The New York Times' profile on DC Films boss Walter Hamada, Zack Snyder isn't currently part of the "new DC Films blueprint," and studio executives instead describe the HBO Max version of Justice League "as a storytelling cul-de-sac — a street that leads nowhere."

Ouch. Find out more about what that means here.

7. Spider-Man Gets A New Costume

Spider-Man is in the midst of battling Harry Osborn in the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, but with The Kingpin set to take aim at him this year, the wall-crawler needs a powerful new suit.

Designed by artist Dustin Weaver, this vibrant new look is unlike any the wall-crawler has worn before. Marvel Comics revealed two spectacular variant covers for March's Amazing Spider-Man #62 and April’s Amazing Spider-Man #63 this week, and it's certainly something new for the hero!

Take a look at those covers - and comments from Weaver - in the original article.

6. Problems On The Set Of The Batman?

This is a pretty silly rumour, truth be told, but it generated a lot of interest both here and across social media this week. It's said that The Batman star Robert Pattinson "has been pushed to breaking point by 'control freak' director Matt Reeves." Meanwhile, "Insiders say director Matt Reeves has forced Robert to do upwards of 50 takes inside the bulky Batman suit."

Reeves, meanwhile, is said to be paranoid about catching COVID, and it's at this point the report moves from potentially having some truth to it to being outright ludicrous. "It’s got to the point now where he’s been directing scenes while zipped up inside a puffa coat and with ski goggles on," this so-called insider says. "As a Covid-secure outfit, it’s questionable."

You can find a lot more on this one by clicking here.

5. Ray Fisher May Have Just Quit The DCEU

When DC Films boss Walter Hamada got into Justice League star Ray Fisher's battle with Warner Bros, he only managed to make things worse. The investigation may have concluded, but this week, Fisher decided to take to Twitter to make something clear: he won't work on any DC project Hamada is part of. "Walter Hamada is the most dangerous kind of enabler," he begins.

"His lies, and WB PR’s failed Sept 4th hit-piece, sought to undermine the very real issues of the Justice League investigation. I will not participate in any production associated with him." It sounds a lot like the actor's time as Cyborg is ending after Zack Snyder's Justice League.

Find more on this story right here.

4. WandaVision Character Posters

Character posters aren't usually that big of a deal (unless they're revealing a first look at heroes and villains for the first time), but these one-sheets for WandaVision definitely grabbed our attention.

As well as offering a glimpse into many of the show's sitcom settings, they also reveal a glimpse at the new costumes both the Scarlet Witch and The Vision will be wearing in the MCU from here.

Take a look at the posters here, and Wanda Maximoff's new superhero suit right here.

3. The DCEU Will Expand On HBO Max

We know that Warner Bros. has big ambitions on HBO Max, and those extend to the DC Extended Universe. While the studio will continue to make big budget blockbusters designed for the big screen, the plan is to also have two additional movies - "perhaps focused on riskier characters like Batgirl and Static Shock," as it's been explained - debut on HBO Max.

It's a bold plan, but one that could work wonders for the struggling DCEU. TV show spinoffs are also a priority, and DC Films boss Walter Hamada admits that, "with every movie that we’re looking at now, we are thinking, 'What’s the potential Max spinoff?'" The first of those will tie into The Batman and The Suicide Squad, and it will be interesting seeing what follows.

Click here to find out even more about these plans.

2. More Eternals Leaks Reveal The Team's Costumes

Eternals was supposed to have been released in theaters last November, and that likely explains why so many leaks have started falling through the cracks. This week, that included LEGO sets, promo art, and some Marvel Legends action figures offering a much better look at the team's costumes.

Visually, this is a Marvel Studios movie that's quite clearly going to be unlike anything we've seen before. With any luck, though, an official look at Eternals will be released sooner rather than later.

To take a look at these leaked images - before they're removed - click here.

1. Wonder Woman 3 Is Officially Happening

Wonder Woman 1984 may not have resonated with everyone quite as strongly as Warner Bros. hoped after that first wave of reactions and reviews, but a third movie is officially in the works.

In a statement, Warner Bros chief Toby Emmerich confirmed the news, saying: "As fans around the world continue to embrace Diana Prince, driving the strong opening weekend performance of ‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ we are excited to be able to continue her story with our real-life Wonder Women - Gal and Patty - who will return to conclude the long-planned theatrical trilogy."

Find more details about plans for Wonder Woman 3 by clicking here.

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WakandanQueen - 1/5/2021, 12:36 PM

I remember questioning if Endgame could actually open with $300 million in North America lol

Moriakum - 1/5/2021, 12:41 PM

@WakandanQueen - I still find it hard to believe that it made 1 bilion worldwide in the first weekend alone!

aresww3 - 1/5/2021, 1:25 PM

@WakandanQueen - Movie was still shitter than ALL the movies released this year combined. So it holds two records.

GhostDog - 1/5/2021, 12:36 PM

I can re-watch this over and over and over and never not get goosebumps

bobevanz - 1/5/2021, 12:37 PM

Opening night was a spectacular experience

Ha1frican - 1/5/2021, 12:37 PM

God I miss opening night showings of MCU movies... might just load up endgame on my new tv to try and relive some of that

Matfin93 - 1/5/2021, 12:47 PM

@Ha1frican - if you really want the immersive experience. Invite two people round who haven’t washed in weeks. Also, make sure they laugh overly loud at every single reference, no matter how funny, just so you know that they’ve obviously read the comics

SonOfAGif - 1/5/2021, 12:54 PM

@Matfin93 -

Ha1frican - 1/5/2021, 1:12 PM

@Matfin93 - Wow your showings must suck mine are never like that, maybe a bit of the laughing but overall I’ve always had an amazing time at opening nights, especially the Avengers movies

Hulkh8liars - 1/5/2021, 1:43 PM

@Matfin93 - what you are describing is definitely not the normal. Only time folks get too loud is when they clap at something(should have just waited till the end)

Matfin93 - 1/8/2021, 6:44 PM

@Ha1frican - atmosphere is usually decent, it’s just like you can tell all the nerds are trying to outnerd eachother, gets really annoying

BigMikeReviews - 1/5/2021, 12:37 PM

You don't need to be a bean counter to have guessed that one.

TheWalkingCuban - 1/5/2021, 12:38 PM

WhiteBeard - 1/5/2021, 12:39 PM

Pretty sure that falls in "[frick]in' duh" category.

That's like saying NEWSFLASH! Majority of Americans in New poll preferred 2019 to 2020!

Gee, thanks for the knowledge drop there Skippy!

SonOfAGif - 1/5/2021, 12:49 PM

@WhiteBeard -

SonOfAGif - 1/5/2021, 12:42 PM

In comes the "The MCU only makes cookie cutter movies with zero heart and are afraid to go darker". Meanwhile praise Zack Snyder for making a cooking cutter dark thriller with zero heart and afraid to make his heroes accurate.

dracula - 1/5/2021, 12:50 PM

@SonOfAGif - Some people are ridiculous.

Civil War and Dawn Of Justice have the exact same plot, but Civil War is executed a lot better and isn't devoid of joy.

Seriously darkness does not make something mature. DC's best adaptions are their animated tv shows. mature and with a variety of tones

SonOfAGif - 1/5/2021, 12:53 PM

@dracula - The entire premise of The Winter Soldier dove into the "darkside" of the MCU where Hydra the sub-division of the Nazi Regime had infiltrated the World's Most secret defense organization and planned a mass extermination of the population of anyone who was a threat to Hydra and had an algorithm in place to determine if a person could become a threat In the future. That alone was pretty scary if you really think about it. And that street fight was brutal.

EZBeast - 1/5/2021, 1:00 PM

@SonOfAGif - I mean I can’t say I like dc films anymore than I like marvel’s but I didn’t like endgame 😬

But I guess I have to ask...are you just trying to start a flame war for no reason on this article?

SonOfAGif - 1/5/2021, 1:43 PM

@Devilman - Not at all. So on this site in particular there are always the Zack patrol that feel the need to respond to people who are genuinely happy and bash what they like. So Im giving them the ability to respond to me directly to vent their anti-mcu rhetoric instead of going after people who didn't ask to be insulted.

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